M and P - Joints

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hinge

The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint

hinge

The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint

saddle

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a(n) ________ joint.

patella

The ligament that encloses the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity

patellar

The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament.

articulation

The location where two bones meet is called a joint or a(n) ________

medial rotation

The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called ________.

ellipsoid

The radiocarpal joint is a(n) ________ joint

both slick and smooth.

The surface of articular cartilage is

sacro-iliac joint

Which appendicular joint firmly attaches the axial skeleton to the pelvic girdle?

plantar flexion

Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?

knee

Which of the following consists of 3 separate articulations?

claviculosternal joints

Which of the following exemplifies a gliding joint?

It channels the flow of synovial fluid

Which of the following is a function of the meniscus?

shoulder

Which of the following joints is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?

moving the hand toward the shoulder

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

synovial membrane

Which of these is not considered to be an accessory synovial structure?

ball-and-socket joint

Which type of synovial joint is the glenohumeral joint?

acetabular labrum

A rim of fibrocartilage in the joint cavity of the hip is called ________.

amphiarthrosis.

A slightly movable joint is a(n)

diarthrosis

A synovial joint is an example of a(n)

hyperextension

An extension past the anatomical position is known as

proximal radio-ulnar joint

At which joint do pronation and supination occur?

amphiarthrotic

Functionally, the pubic symphysis is classified as a(n) ________ articulation


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